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Sucker Punch Pro Series 164 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Minnagh (ranked 2398 p4p, 2050 weight class) and Aboubacar Mandiang (ranked 310 p4p, 274 weight class). Mandiang has chosen Oliver Twist as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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12 - 8 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bobby Minnagh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Aboubacar Mandiang!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mandiang takes the fight into the clinch.
Mandiang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Minnagh misses with a punch to the body.
Minnagh has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Mandiang throws a punch but it's blocked by Minnagh.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Minnagh blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mandiang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Minnagh misses with a punch on the inside.
Mandiang throws a punch but it's blocked by Minnagh.
Mandiang lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mandiang throws a head punch that misses.
Minnagh really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mandiang as Minnagh tries to tie him up.
A shot in the inside from Mandiang.
Mandiang misses with the head strike.
Minnagh tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mandiang's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mandiang blocking some punches.
Minnagh tries a body shot but Mandiang blocks it.
Mandiang lands an uppercut.
Mandiang misses with a punch on the inside.
Minnagh blocks an uppercut.
Minnagh blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mandiang.
Minnagh blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Minnagh misses with the head strike.
Mandiang throws a punch but it's blocked by Minnagh.
Mandiang blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mandiang fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Minnagh blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Minnagh tries to stall but Mandiang uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Minnagh has a couple of punches blocked by Mandiang.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Minnagh.
Minnagh looking to slow down the pace here.
Minnagh has a couple of punches blocked by Mandiang.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mandiang as Minnagh tries to tie him up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mandiang.
Mandiang misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mandiang.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mandiang.
Mandiang lands a left hand that snaps the head of Minnagh backwards.
Mandiang misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mandiang throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Mandiang fails to land.
A shot in the inside from Minnagh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mandiang blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Minnagh blocking some punches.
Mandiang throws a punch but it's blocked by Minnagh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mandiang throws a punch but it's blocked by Minnagh.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mandiang.
Still in the clinch, Mandiang scores with a nice short uppercut.
The referee is keeping an eye on Minnagh - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Minnagh blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Minnagh blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Minnagh.
Minnagh scores with a shoulder strike.
Mandiang fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mandiang lands a shoulder strike.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Minnagh.
Mandiang misses with a punch on the inside.
Minnagh throws a punch but it's blocked by Mandiang.
A head punch on the inside from Minnagh fails to land.
Minnagh stalling in the clinch but Mandiang improves position.
Minnagh misses with a punch on the inside.
Minnagh's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Minnagh taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mandiang.
Mandiang misses with a short punch on the inside.
Minnagh blocks an uppercut.
Mandiang misses with some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Minnagh.
A head punch on the inside from Mandiang fails to land.
Minnagh can't find room to land a body shot as Mandiang controls the action.
Mandiang softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Minnagh swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Minnagh throws a punch but it's blocked by Mandiang.
Minnagh lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mandiang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mandiang prevents a body shot from Minnagh.
Mandiang tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Minnagh has a couple of punches blocked by Mandiang.
Minnagh blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Minnagh lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mandiang tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Minnagh.
Minnagh misses with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mandiang tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Minnagh tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mandiang's elbow.
Minnagh scores with a shot to the side of Mandiang's head.
Minnagh will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Mandiang up against the cage.
Minnagh lands a right hand.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Good body shot from Minnagh.
Mandiang throws a head punch that misses.
Minnagh has Mandiang pushed against the cage.
Mandiang throws a punch but it's blocked by Minnagh.
Mandiang misses with a punch on the inside.
Minnagh throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mandiangs head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Minnagh.
Mandiang throws a head punch that misses.
Minnagh lands a nice uppercut.
Mandiang tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Minnagh blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Minnagh throws a head punch that misses.
A short left from Mandiang.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aboubacar Mandiang dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Mandiang tries to clinch up but Minnagh circles away and keeps his distance.
Mandiang tries to clinch up but Minnagh circles away and keeps his distance.
Mandiang moves to clinch but Minnagh breaks away
and Minnagh counters with a stiff right hand.
 It looks like Aboubacar Mandiang has been cut.
Minnagh gets tackled into the cage by Mandiang. Mandiang maintains the clinch.
Minnagh misses with a body punch.
Mandiang pushes Minnagh back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
 It looks like Bobby Minnagh has been cut.
Mandiang misses with a hook from the clinch.
Minnagh misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mandiang misses with the head strike.
Minnagh taking a breather.
Minnagh tries to work over Mandiang's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Minnagh lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mandiang misses with some punches.
Mandiang misses with a hook from the clinch.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Mandiang in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Mandiang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Minnagh tries to work over Mandiang's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mandiang lands an uppercut.
Minnagh is looking to control Mandiang's arms but Mandiang gets an underhook and turns him. Now Minnagh has his back to the cage.
A right hand to the body from Minnagh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Minnagh lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mandiang.
Mandiang misses with the head strike.
Minnagh scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mandiang.
Minnagh misses with some punches.
Minnagh stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mandiang throws a punch but it's blocked by Minnagh.
Mandiang tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Minnagh blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Minnagh misses with the head strike.
Minnagh blocks an uppercut.
Mandiang swings wildly with an uppercut but Minnagh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mandiang throws a punch but it's blocked by Minnagh.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mandiang.
Mandiang prevents a body shot from Minnagh.
Minnagh struggles to land a body shot inside as Mandiang controls his hands.
Minnagh goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mandiang lands a left hand that snaps the head of Minnagh backwards.
Minnagh struggles to land a body shot inside as Mandiang controls his hands.
The referee is keeping an eye on Minnagh - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Minnagh lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Minnagh will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Mandiang up against the cage.
Mandiang lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Aboubacar Mandiang seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Minnagh.
Minnagh struggles to land a body shot inside as Mandiang controls his hands.
Mandiang scores with a nice hook to the head.
Minnagh blocking some punches.
Minnagh blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Minnagh takes a shot to the head.
Minnagh has a couple of punches blocked by Mandiang.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Minnagh.
Still in the clinch, Mandiang scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Minnagh fails to land.
Minnagh tries to stall but Mandiang uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Minnagh lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mandiang.
Minnagh tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mandiang.
Still in the clinch, Minnagh scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Minnagh blocking some punches.
Minnagh blocking some punches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mandiang as Minnagh tries to tie him up.
Mandiang has a couple of punches blocked by Minnagh.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mandiang.
Mandiang fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mandiang misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mandiang lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Minnagh looking to slow down the pace here.
Mandiang has a couple of punches blocked by Minnagh.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Minnagh.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mandiang.
A short left from Mandiang.
Mandiang misses with the head strike.
Minnagh misses with a body punch.
Mandiang misses with some punches.
Mandiang tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mandiang scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mandiang blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Minnagh has a couple of punches blocked by Mandiang.
Mandiang misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mandiang.
Minnagh lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Minnagh blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mandiang has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mandiang swings wildly with an uppercut but Minnagh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Minnagh swings wildly with an uppercut but Mandiang uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Mandiang fails to land.
Minnagh taking a breather.
Mandiang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Minnagh.
Mandiang blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mandiang misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mandiang throws a punch but it's blocked by Minnagh.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Minnagh.
A head punch on the inside from Minnagh fails to land.
Mandiang lands an uppercut.
Mandiang misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aboubacar Mandiang showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Minnagh gets tackled into the cage by Mandiang. Mandiang maintains the clinch.
Mandiang throws a punch but it's blocked by Minnagh.
Minnagh presses Mandiang against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A shot in the inside from Mandiang.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mandiang.
Minnagh throws a head punch that misses.
Minnagh blocking some punches.
Mandiang tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short uppercut from Minnagh.
Mandiang has a couple of punches blocked by Minnagh.
Mandiang misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Mandiang fails to land.
Minnagh lands a shoulder strike.
Mandiang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mandiang lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mandiang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Minnagh.
Mandiang softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mandiang misses with a punch on the inside.
Mandiang misses with some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Minnagh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mandiang has a couple of punches blocked by Minnagh.
Mandiang misses with the head strike.
Minnagh blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mandiang scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mandiang swings wildly with an uppercut but Minnagh uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Mandiang fails to land.
Mandiang working aggressively here.
Minnagh struggles to land a body shot inside as Mandiang controls his hands.
Mandiang lands an uppercut.
Minnagh makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Minnagh throws a head punch that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Minnagh.
Minnagh lands with a short shot to the head.
Mandiang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mandiang throws a punch but it's blocked by Minnagh.
Mandiang working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice left hand lands by Mandiang.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mandiang.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Minnagh can't find room to land a body shot as Mandiang controls the action.
Minnagh digs a right hand underneath Mandiang's ribcage. Mandiang let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Minnagh tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mandiang's elbow.
Mandiang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Minnagh stalling the fight.
Mandiang blocking some punches.
Mandiang misses with a punch on the inside.
Mandiang throws a punch but it's blocked by Minnagh.
Minnagh leaning against his opponent.
A head punch on the inside from Mandiang fails to land.
Mandiang misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mandiang misses with a hook from the clinch.
Minnagh has a couple of punches blocked by Mandiang.
Minnagh swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Minnagh is trying to maintain a safe position but Mandiang gets an underhook and turns Minnagh into the cage.
Minnagh lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Minnagh lands with a light punch inside.
Mandiang misses with some punches.
Mandiang misses with a short punch on the inside.
Minnagh scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mandiang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mandiang blocking some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Minnagh stalls.
Mandiang misses with a hook from the clinch.
Minnagh lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Minnagh taking a breather.
Minnagh pushes Mandiang back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mandiang takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Minnagh is struggling to control the position.
Minnagh's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mandiang misses with some punches.
Mandiang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mandiang lands with a short shot to the head.
Minnagh swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Minnagh is trying to stall.
Minnagh presses Mandiang against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bobby Minnagh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Minnagh just leaning against Mandiang, taking a breather.
Minnagh working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Minnagh cracks Mandiang with a nice body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Minnagh lands a right hand.
Minnagh lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mandiang backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mandiang swings wildly with an uppercut but Minnagh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Minnagh lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch on the inside from Mandiang fails to land.
Minnagh fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Minnagh taking a breather.
Minnagh lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Minnagh blocks an uppercut.
Minnagh can't find room to land a body shot as Mandiang controls the action.
Mandiang lands a shoulder strike.
Mandiang blocks a body shot from Minnagh.
Mandiang misses with a punch on the inside.
Minnagh scores with a hook to the body.
Minnagh lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Minnagh.
Minnagh misses with a punch on the inside.
Mandiang lands a nice uppercut.
Aboubacar Mandiang is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mandiang.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Bobby Minnagh.
I think Mandiang has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aboubacar Mandiang!
An out of breath Aboubacar Mandiang thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Red Crow (ranked 531 p4p, 1973 weight class) and Repus Revorg (ranked 76 p4p, 251 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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10 - 9 - 0 |
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KO power |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 9 - 1, fighting out of London, Red Crow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Repus Revorg!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Revorg fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Crow has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Revorg misses with an uppercut. Crow saw that one coming.
Crow connects with a jab.
A low kick from Crow misses
and Revorg counters with a nice low kick that buckles Crow's knee momentarily.
Revorg tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Crow takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Revorg throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Revorg lands a leg kick that knocks Crow off balance momentarily.
Crow lands a left and a right that send Revorg crashing to the mat, dazed. Crow thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
 Revorg is rocked!
Revorg has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A swing and a miss from Revorg.
Revorg is still on wobbly legs! Can Crow finish him?
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Revorg - that will leave a mark!
Crow looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Revorg misses with a leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Crow on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A punch combination from Revorg misses.
Revorg seems to have recovered his senses.
Crow has Revorg up against the cage in a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Revorg.
Revorg blocking some punches.
Revorg blocks an uppercut.
Crow misses with some punches.
Crow misses with a punch on the inside.
Revorg working aggressively here.
Crow misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crow misses with the head strike.
Revorg can't find room to land a body shot as Crow controls the action.
Crow gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Revorg.
Crow misses with some punches.
Crow breaks the clinch.
Revorg goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Crow tries to sprawl but Revorg drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Revorg wants to pass to mount but Crow is defending the position.
Revorg not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Revorg wants to pass to mount but Crow is defending the position.
Revorg is controlling the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Revorg not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Revorg is looking for a kimura here.
Revorg throwing shots but Crow is blocking nicely.
Crow manages to get to full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crow pulls Revorg in to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Revorg postures up.
Revorg wants to control from the top but Crow keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Revorg has gone for a leg lock! Crow slips out almost immediately though and dives into Revorg's guard.
Crow has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Crow postures up.
Revorg keeping moving, preventing Crow from controlling successfully.
Revorg working for a triangle but Crow defends it easily.
Crow is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Revorg is trying to keep Crow in close.
Revorg is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Crow defends well.
Crow trying to control the position from guard on top but Revorg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Revorg is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Crow defends well.
Crow passes Revorg's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Crow is keen to just control but Revorg is a slippery customer.
The fighters are battling for position here. Revorg manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Revorg is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Crow defends well.
Revorg looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Revorg escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Crow gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Revorg has his foot on Crow's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Crow works his way back into a safe position though.
Crow chips away with some ground and pound.
Crow passes Revorg's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Crow takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Repus Revorg will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Crow fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Revorg.
Revorg clinches up with Crow and pushes him back against the cage.
Crow manages to break the clinch.
Revorg chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Crow is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Crow with a jab.
Crow lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Repus Revorg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Revorg tries to keep at a distance but Crow has taken the fight into the clinch.
Crow makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Revorg scores with a shot to the side of Crow's head.
Crow misses with a punch on the inside.
Crow has a couple of punches blocked by Revorg.
Revorg stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crow throws a head punch that misses.
Revorg can't get the takedown.
Crow throws a punch but it's blocked by Revorg.
Revorg scores with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crow swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Crow tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hand to the body from Revorg.
Revorg misses with a short punch on the inside.
Crow misses with some punches.
Crow blocking some punches.
Revorg wants a takedown.
Revorg gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Crow is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Revorg's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Revorg's back!
Revorg just trying to survive but Crow is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Crow has the hooks in. Revorg is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Crow tries to keep control of the position but Revorg is staying busy.
Crow is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Revorg is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Crow loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Revorg hold on?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crow trying to control momentarily.
Revorg turns into Crow and is now in his guard.
Revorg looking to sit in guard and control but Crow gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crow stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Revorg swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Crow looking to sit in guard and control but Revorg gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Crow preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Revorg trying to control but Crow is working from the bottom.
Crow wants to sweep but no luck.
Revorg loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Revorg trying to control the position from guard on top but Crow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Crow pulls Revorg in close to prevent any damage.
Revorg pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Crow is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Revorg looking to sit in guard and control but Crow gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Crow trying to control but Revorg is working from the bottom.
Revorg looking for a sweep. Not yet Revorg, not yet.
Revorg not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Revorg has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Crow can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Crow trying to control but Revorg is working from the bottom.
Crow is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Crow wants to pass the guard but Revorg is keeping the position.
Revorg keeping moving, preventing Crow from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crow controlling from the top position.
Crow landing some decent shots from guard.
Revorg is looking for a triangle but Crow pushes his legs off easily.
Crow trying to control the position from guard on top but Revorg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Repus Revorg has got the better of the ground game so far.
Revorg looking for a guillotine here but Crow defends easily.
Revorg is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Crow's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Red Crow will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Revorg thumps Crow with a low kick.
Revorg feints and then cracks Crow's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Crow down.
Revorg scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Revorg scores with a three punch combo!
Revorg throws a leg kick
and Crow counters with a three punch combo that has Revorg backing up. Revorg nods at Crow to acknowledge the strikes.
Revorg pivots, looking for a leg kick but Crow is out of range and Revorg settles back down.
Crow throws a nice looking combination but Revorg bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Revorg appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Crow jabs Revorg right on the nose. Revorg blinks but takes it well.
Revorg misses with a looping left.
Crow chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Revorg can pounce on him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crow does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Revorg looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A jab from Revorg does it's job there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Revorg.
Revorg misses the shot to the body.
Crow misses with a head kick.
Crow keeps the fight on the outside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Revorg is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Crow.
Crow misses with a kick to the body.
Revorg fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Red Crow is winning the standup battle so far.
Crow throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A leg kick checked by Crow.
Crow fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Revorg to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Revorg looks to clinch but Crow throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Revorg taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Red Crow!
Red Crow bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Leonard Nimoy (ranked 1771 p4p, 1572 weight class) and Longsun Zhao (ranked 271 p4p, 237 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leonard Nimoy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Longsun Zhao!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nimoy scores with a nice head shot.
Zhao throws a head kick that half lands.
It looks like Leonard Nimoy has been cut.
Zhao waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nimoy.
Zhao paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A head kick misses from Zhao.
Nimoy connects with a jab.
Zhao tries a head kick but it misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Nimoy misses its target.
A jab from Zhao finds it's way through Nimoy's defenses.
Longsun Zhao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nimoy looks to land a right hand but Zhao moved out of range.
Zhao slips a jab from Nimoy.
Zhao tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick by Zhao misses
and Nimoy counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Zhao thinking.
Zhao misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nimoy.
Nimoy was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nimoy scores with the left hand. Zhao knows he should have avoided that one.
Zhao throws a nice head kick!
Nice body punch from Nimoy.
Zhao throws the left hand but Nimoy avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nimoy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Zhao stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nimoy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zhao scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A head kick misses from Zhao.
Nimoy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zhao throws out the jab.
Zhao throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zhao throws a sloppy head kick and Nimoy moves out of range easily.
Nimoy lands a nice shot that snaps Zhao's head back.
It looks like Longsun Zhao has been cut.
Nimoy connects with a body shot that sends Zhao's belly button to the back.
A punch lands to the side of Zhao 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Zhao is rocked!
Nimoy is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Zhao flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Zhao is out cold! Nimoy holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Leonard Nimoy!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tyson Law (ranked 911 p4p, 1563 weight class) and Bryan Gracie (ranked 150 p4p, 236 weight class). Law comes to the cage accompanied by Country Boy Can Survive. Gracie comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Limp Bizkit - Rollin' kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Bryan Gracie has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tyson Law!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bryan Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Law shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Gracie's guard.
Law has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Law trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Law with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Law wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Law working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Law makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Law wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
Law scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Law's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Gracie has momentary wrist control but Law slips an elbow through the middle.
Law pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.
Law lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Law working some strikes from top position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Law working some strikes from top position.
Law lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Gracie wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Law trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Law working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gracie's head.
Gracie is trying to keep Law in close.
Gracie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Law gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Law drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Law jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Law landing with the ground and pound.
Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Law lands a couple of digs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Law drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Law jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Law landing some decent shots from guard.
Gracie is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gracie keeping full guard, as Law tries to pass.
Law landing with the ground and pound.
Law is working Gracie over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Law defends it easily.
Gracie trying to control the position.
Gracie has his foot on Law's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Law works his way back into a safe position though.
Law works over Gracie with some ground and pound from guard.
Gracie is looking for a triangle but Law pushes his legs off easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Law has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Law is working Gracie over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Law from controlling successfully.
Gracie is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Law looking to pass the guard.
Law working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gracie's head.
Law is looking to advance position but Gracie has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Gracie tries to control but Law wriggling away.
Law is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie trying to control but Law is having none of it.
Gracie avoids the attempt from Law to control.
Law slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Law misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Gracie seems to be looking for submissions.
Gracie is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Law sees it coming and defends easily.
Law lands with a few short shots to the body.
My spies in Forged In Fire inform me that Gracie has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Law is pressing down on Gracie's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gracie trying to control but Law is working from the bottom.
Law had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gracie defends it easily.
Law trying to strike off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tyson Law dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Gracie forces Law back against the cage and clinches.
Law blocks an elbow strike.
Gracie breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Law gets tackled into the cage by Gracie. Gracie maintains the clinch.
Law successfully pulls guard.
Gracie avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Law is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Law is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gracie can do to turn this around?
Law trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Law keeps moving.
Gracie avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Law looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Law is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gracie controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gracie drops back looking for a leg! Law is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Law manages to kick Gracie off! Gracie jumps back into Law's guard.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Law is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Law striking off his back but it's not causing Gracie any problems.
Gracie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Law striking off his back but it's not causing Gracie any problems.
Gracie got a little sloppy there for a moment and Law has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gracie has managed to get both his arms back between Law's legs - danger averted.
Gracie trying to control but Law is working from the bottom.
Law has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Gracie is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Law.
Law looking for a sweep but Gracie has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Gracie looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Law gets back to half guard.
Gracie is looking for a kimura here.
Law is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Law is refusing to be controlled, as Gracie sits in half guard.
Tyson Law overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Law is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gracie is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gracie trying to control the pace.
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura but Law is defending well.
Law gets back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Law looking for a guillotine here but Gracie defends easily.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Law keeps moving.
Law trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Gracie is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Law is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie trying to control but Law is working from the bottom.
Law looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bryan Gracie will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Gracie shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gracie showed some decent athleticism there.
Law is staying active underneath Gracie, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Law tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Gracie has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Gracie tries to control but Law wriggling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Law really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gracie looking for a guillotine from mount but Law is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Law tries to hold on but Gracie postures up.
Gracie wants to control the pace but Law is squirming around nicely.
Law regains half guard.
Law slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Law keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Law trying to strike off his back.
Law throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Gracie is sitting in close to Law's body. Law has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Gracie is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Gracie is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Law.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tyson Law!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Tyson Law waved his t-shirt featuring Neon Zombie's logo in front of the cameras.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Herleifr Conchobhar (ranked 486 p4p, 2258 weight class) and Lou Slugger (ranked 77 p4p, 296 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Slugger's choice of entrance music: For Heavy Metal we will die!. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Lou Slugger enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 7 - 1, fighting out of New York, Herleifr Conchobhar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lou Slugger!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Conchobhar misses with a left hand
and Slugger counters with a nice body shot.
Slugger tests Conchobhar's chin there with a solid looking shot.
It looks like Herleifr Conchobhar has been cut.
Conchobhar throws an off balance right hand
enabling Slugger to counter with a crisp jab.
Conchobhar misses with a lunging right hand
and Slugger connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Left hook, right uppercut from Conchobhar.
Slugger throws a lazy right hand but Conchobhar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Conchobhar misses the target.
Conchobhar takes one to the side of the head.
Conchobhar avoids the head kick by Slugger.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Slugger misses with a body shot.
Slugger misses the body punch
and Conchobhar counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Conchobhar has been working on his boxing with his coaches at New York Public Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Slugger ducks under a wild hook from Conchobhar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slugger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Conchobhar is looking to counter with a body kick.
Conchobhar throws a looping overhand right but Slugger ducks down to avoid it.
Conchobhar throws a lazy uppercut
and Slugger counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Conchobhar throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Slugger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Conchobhar.
Conchobhar lands an overhand right.
It looks like Lou Slugger has been cut.
Conchobhar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Slugger moves away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Slugger! But no joy.
A swing and a miss from Conchobhar.
Slugger connects with a leg kick.
Slugger checks a low kick from Conchobhar.
Slugger ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Conchobhar throws a poor cross that misses
and Slugger counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Slugger missing with a left hand there. Conchobhar was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Slugger connects with an inside leg kick.
Slugger connects with a high kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Conchobhar misses with a looping left.
It seemed like Slugger was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Conchobhar misses with an uppercut.
Slugger tries to land a body kick
enabling Conchobhar to counter with a crisp jab.
Slugger moves out of range of the strikes.
Conchobhar throws a hook but Slugger avoids it easily.
Slugger feints a counter leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Slugger. Conchobhar does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Conchobhar scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Slugger doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Conchobhar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Slugger slips under a jab from Conchobhar.
Herleifr Conchobhar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slugger misses with an uppercut
enabling Conchobhar to counter with a crisp jab.
Conchobhar connects with a good right hand that stumbles Slugger. Slugger circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Conchobhar digs a good body shot into Slugger's ribs.
Conchobhar throws a hook but Slugger avoids it easily.
Slugger throws a body kick that misses.
Slugger uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Conchobhar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slugger walks into a stiff left hand from Conchobhar.
Conchobhar throws a lazy right hand but Slugger sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That kick from Slugger tenderised Conchobhar's leg. Conchobhar is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Slugger rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Conchobhar counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Slugger takes a jab right on the kisser.
Conchobhar looks to land a right hand but Slugger moved out of range.
Conchobhar throws a leg kick but Slugger sees it coming and moves out of range.
Conchobhar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Slugger sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Conchobhar scores with a shot to the body.
Conchobhar misses with a right hand
and Slugger makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Herleifr Conchobhar will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Conchobhar's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Conchobhar misses with an uppercut.
Slugger displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Conchobhar throws out the jab.
Slugger lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Conchobhar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Slugger feints a counter leg kick.
Conchobhar throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Slugger counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Slugger misses with a lunging right hand
and Conchobhar counters with a stiff right hand.
Slugger defending well as Conchobhar loads up on a big left hand.
It seemed like Slugger was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conchobhar misses with a straight left.
Slugger throws a low kick but Conchobhar moves out of range easily.
Conchobhar is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Slugger throws a hook but Conchobhar blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Conchobhar misses with a hook.
Slugger is looking to slow Conchobhar down with leg kicks.
Slugger takes a swing at Conchobhar's ribcage but misses.
Conchobhar misses with a body punch
and Slugger counters with a left to the body.
Conchobhar misses with an uppercut
letting Slugger counter with a right hand.
Conchobhar fails to land with a series of punches.
Slugger slips a jab from Conchobhar.
Nice defenses there by Slugger.
Slugger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Conchobhar misses with a hook
and Slugger counters with a right hand to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Conchobhar misses with a shot to the body
and Slugger connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Conchobhar misses with an uppercut
and Slugger counters with a good low kick that Conchobhar was not able to check.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Slugger pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A good leg kick by Slugger.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Slugger misses with the combination.
Conchobhar throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Slugger throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Conchobhar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Conchobhar throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Slugger makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slugger shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Conchobhar scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Slugger just misses with a punch to the body.
Conchobhar lands with a shot to the body.
Herleifr Conchobhar is winning the standup battle so far.
The fighters circling - Slugger throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Slugger slips a straight right by Conchobhar.
Slugger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Conchobhar moves away.
Conchobhar misses with a hook. Slugger ducked under it nicely.
Slugger throws a big counter head kick but Conchobhar avoids it with no problem.
Conchobhar misses with an uppercut
and Slugger counters with a thumping low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slugger shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Conchobhar is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Slugger keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Conchobhar.
Conchobhar works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Slugger keeps Conchobhar at a distance using the push kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Conchobhar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Slugger connects with a looping right hand.
A big right from Conchobhar misses.
Conchobhar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Slugger appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Conchobhar misses with a body shot
and Slugger makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Conchobhar looks to score with a jab to the body but Slugger is just out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Lou Slugger will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Conchobhar tests Slugger's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Slugger uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Conchobhar.
Conchobhar lands a really nice looking cross but Slugger seems unphased.
Slugger misses with the combination.
Conchobhar works the jab nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conchobhar misses with a right hand
and Slugger finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
The fighters circling - Conchobhar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Slugger in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Conchobhar looks to score with a jab to the body but Slugger is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slugger lands with a straight right. Conchobhar didn't see that one coming.
Slugger cracks Conchobhar with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Slugger slips a straight right by Conchobhar.
Slugger looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Slugger lands a jab to the nose.
Slugger defending well as Conchobhar loads up on a big left hand.
Slugger swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Conchobhar misses with a few strikes there.
Conchobhar takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Conchobhar drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Conchobhar moves out of range of the strikes.
Slugger fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Conchobhar stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Slugger.
Slugger has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Slugger bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Conchobhar throws an overhand right that lands on Slugger's shoulder, as Slugger tries to avoid the shot.
Conchobhar misses with a looping right.
Slugger buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Conchobhar misses the body punch
and Slugger connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Conchobhar swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Slugger counter with a right hand.
Conchobhar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Slugger looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Conchobhar throws a shot from downtown. Slugger moves away and avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Conchobhar. That snapped Slugger's head back.
Conchobhar throws a big shot that misses.
Conchobhar misses with a hook
and Conchobhar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Good leg kick by Slugger.
Conchobhar rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Slugger to counter with a crisp jab.
Slugger tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Slugger misses with a jab to the body
letting Conchobhar counter with a right hand.
Slugger walks into a stiff left hand from Conchobhar.
Slugger misses the jab.
Conchobhar throws a poor cross that misses
and Slugger counters with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slugger throws a hook to the side of Conchobhar's head but Conchobhar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Conchobhar throws an off balance right hand
and Slugger counters with a stiff right hand.
 Conchobhar is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Conchobhar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Slugger tries a quick counter leg kick but Conchobhar is wise to it.
Slugger lands with a straight right. Conchobhar didn't see that one coming.
Oh Conchobhar is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Slugger uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Conchobhar.
Slugger swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Conchobhar on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Slugger scores with a hook to the body. Conchobhar takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Slugger cracks Conchobhar with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Conchobhar tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Slugger pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Conchobhar is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lou Slugger!
Lou Slugger tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Vanorden (ranked 653 p4p, 920 weight class) and Brad Chestner (ranked 90 p4p, 124 weight class). Vanorden comes to the cage accompanied by Unstoppable . Chestner has chosen Black Eyed Bruiser as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bruce Vanorden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brad Chestner!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vanorden lands with a shot to the body.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Chestner has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Chestner dips to his left and cracks Vanorden with an uppercut!
Chestner ducks under a wild hook from Vanorden.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Chestner! But no joy.
Good exchange - Vanorden coming out on top.
It looks like Brad Chestner has been cut.
Chestner on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Vanorden misses with a left hand
and Chestner counters with a straight right hand.
Chestner doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Vanorden takes the fight into the clinch.
Chestner lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chestner tries to work over Vanorden's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Our sources have told us that Vanorden has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Vanorden tries to throw a body punch but Chestner avoids it by throwing Vanorden back against the cage.
Chestner tries to pull guard but Vanorden forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Chestner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Chestner.
Chestner tries to work over Vanorden's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chestner tries to throw a body punch but Vanorden avoids it by throwing Chestner back against the cage.
Vanorden tries to stall but Chestner uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Chestner tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chestner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vanorden changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Chestner fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Chestner on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Chestner moves out of range of the strikes.
Vanorden thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vanorden lands a lovely overhand right.
Vanorden lands the left hand.
Vanorden missing with a left hand there. Chestner was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chestner ducks under a wild hook from Vanorden.
Bruce Vanorden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chestner throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vanorden.
Bruce Vanorden is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vanorden looks to land a left hand but Chestner moved out of range nicely.
Chestner slips a straight right by Vanorden.
Vanorden misses with a looping right.
Vanorden throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chestner sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vanorden throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vanorden throws the left hand but Chestner avoids the punch easily.
Chestner ducks under a wild hook from Vanorden.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Vanorden throws a lazy uppercut
and Chestner cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vanorden throws the left hand but Chestner avoids the punch easily.
A little jabbing left from Chestner on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Chestner thuds a left hand into Vanorden's body.
Chestner lands a nice shot to the body.
Chestner closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Vanorden misses with an uppercut. Chestner saw that one coming.
Vanorden lands a head shot.
Chestner lands with a hook. Vanorden tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Vanorden takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Chestner's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Chestner duly obliges.
Vanorden misses with an uppercut. Chestner saw that one coming.
Vanorden misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Chestner to counter with a crisp jab.
Vanorden jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vanorden misses with a hook
letting Chestner counter with a right hand.
Vanorden misses with a looping right.
Vanorden swings widly with a right hand
and Chestner counters with a nice uppercut.
Vanorden throws a looping overhand right but Chestner ducks down to avoid it.
Vanorden looks to throw the jab but Chestner is out of range.
Chestner throws out a counter right but Vanorden avoids it with no problem.
Chestner throws a jab when Vanorden was well out of range.
Nice shot by Chestner.
Chestner lunges at Vanorden with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Vanorden's hand.
Vanorden is rocked!
Chestner misses with a looping right.
Oh Vanorden is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Chestner takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Vanorden seems to have got his legs back now.
Vanorden misses with a right hand
and Chestner counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chestner is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Vanorden had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Vanorden takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chestner swings for the body but Vanorden moves out of range.
Vanorden misses with a hook
and Chestner counters with a stiff right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vanorden misses with a hook.
Vanorden throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chestner counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Chestner swings for the body but Vanorden moves out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Vanorden. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Vanorden.
Vanorden gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Chestner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A hook to the body from Chestner.
Vanorden is breathing heavily.
Chestner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chestner throws a punch but it's blocked by Vanorden.
Vanorden blocks a body shot from Chestner.
Chestner pushes Vanorden back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chestner lands a right hand.
Vanorden tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vanorden blocks a body shot from Chestner.
Chestner makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Chestner.
A nice right hand lands inside from Chestner.
Good body shot from Chestner.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brad Chestner dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brad Chestner's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Vanorden moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Chestner tests Vanorden's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vanorden throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vanorden throws a shot from downtown. Chestner moves away and avoids it.
Vanorden connects with a jab.
Vanorden works the jab nicely.
Chestner steps into range and cracks Vanorden with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Vanorden flops backwards and Chestner dives into his guard looking to finish!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vanorden looking for a sweep. Not yet Vanorden, not yet.
Chestner forces his way into half guard.
Vanorden trying to control here.
Chestner is controlling the pace.
Chestner is keen to just control but Vanorden is a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chestner is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Vanorden has managed to free his arm - good work.
Chestner is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Vanorden sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chestner is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Vanorden is looking to improve his position.
Vanorden wants to control but Chestner is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Chestner is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Chestner trying to control from half guard but Vanorden is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Chestner wants to free his trapped foot but Vanorden is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Chestner seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vanorden does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Chestner controlling the pace.
Vanorden keeping hold of Chestner's head, controlling as best he can.
Vanorden moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Chestner trying to control the position from guard on top but Vanorden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vanorden is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Vanorden swings widly with a right hand
and Chestner counters with a straight right hand.
Chestner avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vanorden darts in trying to clinch
and Chestner counters with a stiff right hand.
Vanorden swings widly with a right hand
and Chestner counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Vanorden misses with a lunging right hand
and Chestner counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chestner defending well as Vanorden loads up on a big left hand.
A little jabbing left from Chestner on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Vanorden throws a lazy uppercut
and Chestner counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Vanorden thinking.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chestner throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Vanorden tumbling to the canvas!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chestner controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Chestner preventing the sweep.
Vanorden is pulling down on Chestner's head to control his posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chestner controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Vanorden pulls Chestner in close to prevent any damage.
Chestner wants to pass the guard but Vanorden is keeping the position.
Vanorden tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chestner postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chestner slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Vanorden tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Chestner wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brad Chestner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Brad Chestner's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Chestner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chestner throws a good cross that connects.
Vanorden swings for the body but Chestner moves out of range.
A jab from Vanorden misses.
Vanorden looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Chestner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chestner uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vanorden.
Chestner appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Vanorden scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Chestner takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Chestner tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Vanorden manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sloppy strikes from Chestner. Those never looked like landing.
Vanorden is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chestner looks to land a left hand but Vanorden moved out of range nicely.
Nice body punch from Chestner.
Vanorden throws a hook but Chestner blocks it.
Chestner throws a counter combo.
Chestner lands with a good body shot.
Vanorden throws a lazy uppercut
and Chestner counters with a stiff right hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chestner swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vanorden misses with a hook
and Chestner counters with a right hand to the body.
Vanorden misses with a straight left.
Vanorden thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fighters circling - Vanorden throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vanorden misses with a left hand
and Chestner connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vanorden throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chestner sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chestner smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Vanorden throws a lazy right hand but Chestner sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chestner has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chestner misses with a wild body shot.
Chestner lands a slapping body shot.
Vanorden circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chestner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vanorden walks into a stiff left hand from Chestner.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Vanorden.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Chestner! But no joy.
Chestner staying out of range there.
Brad Chestner seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vanorden misses with an uppercut.
Chestner is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Vanorden looks to land a left hand but Chestner moved out of range nicely.
Vanorden lands a lovely overhand right.
Chestner throws a looping overhand right but Vanorden ducks down to avoid it.
Chestner misses the shot to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Vanorden as he connects with a hook.
Vanorden looks to land a right hand but Chestner moved out of range.
Chestner tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Vanorden manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It looked like Vanorden wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Vanorden lands with a hook. Chestner tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Vanorden looks to land a left hand but Chestner moved out of range nicely.
Chestner scores with a decent looking hook.
Chestner scores with a takedown into Vanorden's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vanorden is pulling down on Chestner's head. It's preventing any offense from Chestner, at least for the moment.
Vanorden is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Chestner trying to control the position from guard on top but Vanorden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vanorden looking for a sweep. Not yet Vanorden, not yet.
Vanorden controlling the position.
Chestner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vanorden swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chestner keeps trying to improve his position.
Vanorden has control of Chestner's left arm, preventing Chestner from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Chestner sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Vanorden's guard.
Chestner is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Vanorden defends it well.
Vanorden is trying to get back to full guard.
Vanorden is working hard here to advance position.
Chestner is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Vanorden sees it coming and defends easily.
Chestner prevents Vanorden from improving his position.
Vanorden is trying to maintain the position but Chestner is very close to passing his half guard.
Vanorden is looking to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brad Chestner comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Chestner has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brad Chestner!
Brad Chestner decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vinny Corcoran (ranked 791 p4p, 591 weight class) and Wille Thai (ranked 106 p4p, 82 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vinny Corcoran!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Wille Thai!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thai moves out of range of the strikes.
Thai doesn't manage to clinch there - Corcoran circles away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Corcoran.
It looks like Wille Thai has been cut.
A swing and a miss from Corcoran.
Thai closes this distance looking for a takedown but Corcoran circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thai moves out of range of the body kick from Corcoran.
Thai drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Corcoran defends it well.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Corcoran scores with a head kick. Thai tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Corcoran looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Thai fails with the takedown
and Corcoran counters with a solid body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corcoran lands with a hook. Thai tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Thai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Corcoran pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thai wants to counter with a clinch but Corcoran pushes him away.
Thai dodges the punch combination from Corcoran.
No luck for Thai with that takedown attempt.
Vinny Corcoran has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wille Thai.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thai throws a push kick but Corcoran slaps the foot to one side.
It looked like Corcoran wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Thai shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Corcoran pinned against the cage. Corcoran gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Corcoran appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Thai scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corcoran pushes Thai away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Thai gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Thai tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Corcoran is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Thai asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Thai goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Corcoran has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Thai but great work by Corcoran.
Thai is looking to regain half guard here but Corcoran keeps moving and retains side control.
Thai is trying to work for a sweep but Corcoran has mounted him!
Thai can't escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thai is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Thai is still trying to improve position.
Corcoran controlling from the full mount.
Thai is looking to improve his position but Corcoran isn't that keen on the idea.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Corcoran looking to control and managing it successfully.
Thai keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vinny Corcoran dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wille Thai's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Corcoran throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thai is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Thai has a takedown stuffed.
Corcoran throws a jab but it's blocked by Thai.
Thai drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Corcoran defends it well.
Corcoran throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Thai stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Corcoran follows into mount!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Corcoran controlling the pace for now.
Thai can't escape the position.
Corcoran content just to control the position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thai tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Corcoran is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thai can do to turn this around?
Corcoran controlling from mount.
Thai is looking to get to half guard.
Thai gets back to half guard.
Corcoran tries to stand but can't do so whilst Thai controls his leg.
Thai actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thai makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Thai.
Corcoran avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Corcoran wants to stand but Thai has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Thai looking for a guillotine here but Corcoran defends easily.
Thai is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Corcoran wants to get up but he can't break Thai's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thai has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Corcoran is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Thai.
Corcoran decides to stand up, so the ref orders Thai to his feet.
Thai slips under a jab from Corcoran.
Corcoran misses with a leg kick
and Thai counters with a nice double leg into side control. Corcoran won't be happy with that.
Thai goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Corcoran rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Thai's guard! Nice work there by Corcoran!
Thai working for a triangle but Corcoran defends it easily.
Corcoran wants to stand but Thai has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thai looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Corcoran has picked Thai up and slammed him! Thai can't keep hold of the triangle and Corcoran manages to pass to side control!
Vinny Corcoran overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Thai is looking to regain half guard here but Corcoran keeps moving and retains side control.
Corcoran stands up.
Vinny Corcoran is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thai fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Thai shoots and misses
and Corcoran counters with a flying knee that drops Thai!
Thai is rocked!
Vinny Corcoran has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wille Thai.
Corcoran won't allow Thai to sweep him here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vinny Corcoran dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Wille Thai's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Thai shoots in and drives through. Corcoran sprawls well.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Thai.
Corcoran connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Thai to the floor! Corcoran dives in looking for the finish!
Thai is still in real trouble! Can Corcoran finish him?
That has opened up Wille Thai's cut even more.
Thai is trying to get back to full guard.
Thai seems to have recovered his senses.
It looks like Corcoran is going to stand back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thai actively working from the bottom here.
Corcoran decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Corcoran throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thai drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Corcoran defends it well.
Thai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thai with the counter takedown but Corcoran avoids it easily.
Corcoran misses with a wild combination.
Thai looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And Corcoran counters with a quick kick to the body but Thai blocks it.
Vinny Corcoran has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wille Thai.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corcoran scores with a shot to the body.
Corcoran throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vinny Corcoran is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Corcoran looks to land a left hand but Thai moved out of range nicely.
Thai slips a straight right by Corcoran.
Corcoran throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Thai counters with a shoot takedown. Corcoran fights it but they end up in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thai looking to pass the guard.
Thai keeps trying to improve his position.
Corcoran is looking to stand up but Thai isn't so interested in that idea.
Thai tries to free his leg and advance position but Corcoran is retaining full guard.
Thai postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Corcoran is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Thai, into his guard.
Thai looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Corcoran has picked Thai up and slammed him! Thai can't keep hold of the triangle and Corcoran manages to pass to side control!
Thai tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thai tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Corcoran presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Corcoran stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Thai shoots in for a takedown but Corcoran shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Corcoran throwing a counter right hand but Thai manages to avoid it.
Thai avoids the head kick by Corcoran.
Thai feints the counter takedown.
Corcoran stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Corcoran wants it to stay on the feet.
Corcoran is looking to counter punch.
Thai gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Corcoran counters with a big head kick but Thai shrugs it off.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vinny Corcoran showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Corcoran has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vinny Corcoran!
In his post fight interview, Vinny Corcoran started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Red Jesus Karter (ranked 477 p4p, 232 weight class) and Zett Jukassa (ranked 78 p4p, 35 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Red Jesus Karter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Zett Jukassa!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karter tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It seemed like Jukassa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Karter throws a sloppy head kick and Jukassa moves out of range easily.
Karter has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Casa Steel in the buildup to the fight.
Karter throws a poor cross that misses
and Jukassa makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Karter just misses with a punch to the body.
Karter throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jukassa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Karter, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jukassa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jukassa appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Karter scores with a decent looking hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick by Karter misses
and Jukassa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Karter misses with a left hand
and Jukassa counters with a stiff right hand.
Karter pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Karter looks to land a left hand but Jukassa moved out of range nicely.
Karter gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Karter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Karter throws a sloppy head kick
and Jukassa counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karter swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jukassa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Red Jesus Karter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karter throws a poor cross that misses
and Jukassa counters with a stiff right hand.
Karter is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Jukassa's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Karter tries a head kick but it misses.
Jukassa unleashes a big counter combination but Karter bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Karter lands a head kick. Jukassa smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
It looks like Zett Jukassa has been cut.
Karter throws an overhand right that lands on Jukassa's shoulder, as Jukassa tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big right from Jukassa misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karter misses with a jab to the body
enabling Jukassa to counter with a crisp jab.
Karter throws an off balance right hand
and Jukassa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Karter throws a looping overhand right but Jukassa ducks down to avoid it.
Jukassa doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Jukassa jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jukassa connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jukassa keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Karter throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Jukassa counter with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karter throws an overhand right that lands on Jukassa's shoulder, as Jukassa tries to avoid the shot.
Karter misses with an uppercut
and Jukassa counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jukassa has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Jukassa slips a jab and a cross from Karter.
Jukassa appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Karter throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jukassa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jukassa misses with a looping left.
Karter uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nice takedown defense from Jukassa. No joy for Karter on that attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zett Jukassa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zett Jukassa's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Karter throws a poor cross that misses
and Jukassa counters with a nice uppercut.
Karter is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Jukassa takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Donk. Karter catches Jukassa right on the button with a cross.
Karter tries for a takedown but Jukassa sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Karter has his takedown stuffed
and Jukassa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karter takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karter misses the shot to the body.
Jukassa lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Karter throws a head kick that misses
and Jukassa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A left lands for Karter.
Zett Jukassa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Karter misses with a right hand
and Jukassa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Karter tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jukassa is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Karter with a body shot.
No luck for Karter with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Red Jesus Karter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karter pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jukassa! But no joy.
Karter misses with a shot to the body
and Jukassa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jukassa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Karter moves away.
A little feinted left hand from Karter on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Karter with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Jukassa counter with a right hand.
Karter looks to land a right hand but Jukassa moved out of range.
Karter misses with a hook
letting Jukassa counter with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karter misses with a head kick.
Jukassa doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Karter throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jukassa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Karter throws a head kick that misses
and Jukassa counters with a stiff right hand.
Karter rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Jukassa to counter with a crisp jab.
Karter looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Karter throws a lazy head kick
and Jukassa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Karter throws a body punch but Jukassa moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Jukassa misses.
Karter throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jukassa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karter misses with an uppercut
and Jukassa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Karter looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Jukassa!
Jukassa bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karter misses with a hook
and Jukassa counters with a nice uppercut.
Karter misses with a right hand
and Jukassa counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Karter shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jukassa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zett Jukassa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Zett Jukassa's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Karter misses with an uppercut
and Jukassa counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jukassa staying out of range there.
Jukassa misses with a wild body shot.
Karter swings widly with a right hand
letting Jukassa counter with a right hand.
Karter misses with an uppercut
and Jukassa counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karter throws a head kick that misses
enabling Jukassa to counter with a crisp jab.
Karter with a poor takedown
and Jukassa counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karter misses with an uppercut
and Jukassa counters with a nice uppercut.
Karter misses with a left hand
and Jukassa counters with a nice uppercut.
Karter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jukassa fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Karter misses with a left hand
and Karter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Karter has his takedown stuffed
and Jukassa counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Red Jesus Karter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zett Jukassa is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karter rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jukassa counters with a straight right hand.
Karter throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Jukassa counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Karter thinking.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jukassa or perhaps it was just good defense by Karter, which made it look bad.
Jab from Jukassa.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Karter throws an off balance right hand
and Jukassa counters with a left to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karter connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Karter just misses with a punch to the body.
Jukassa appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Karter misses with an uppercut
and Jukassa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jukassa fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Karter throws a head kick but Jukassa moves out of range.
A nice side step and Jukassa releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Jukassa looks to land a right hand but Karter moved out of range.
Karter is looking to counter with head kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karter throws a poor cross that misses
and Jukassa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Karter throws a sloppy body shot
and Jukassa counters with a nice uppercut.
Jukassa throws a body punch but Karter moves out of range.
Karter ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Karter scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jukassa in his tracks.
Karter tries a head kick but it misses.
Jukassa doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jukassa connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Karter momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zett Jukassa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jukassa has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zett Jukassa!
In his post fight interview, Zett Jukassa started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Wanderson Machado (ranked 123 p4p, 259 weight class) and Silent Bob (ranked 17 p4p, 40 weight class). Machado comes to the cage accompanied by El Barrio. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Wanderson Machado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Silent Bob!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bob walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Machado checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Machado getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bob tries to work over Machado's front leg with a kick but Machado checks it.
Machado jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Nice cross by Machado.
Machado throws a sloppy head kick and Bob moves out of range easily.
Machado thumps Bob with a low kick.
Bob throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Machado on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Bob with a nice calf kick.
Bob throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Machado swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Machado with a nice calf kick.
Machado moves out of range of the strikes.
Bob misses with a hook. Machado ducked under it nicely.
Bob throws an overhand right that lands on Machado's shoulder, as Machado tries to avoid the shot.
Machado attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bob fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Machado checks it well.
Bob finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Machado looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A leg kick checked by Machado.
A shot to the body from Bob misses
letting Machado counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Machado checks a low kick from Bob.
Machado went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Machado throws out a leg kick but Bob moves out of range and Machado only half commits.
Bob wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machado has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Machado there as he acknowledges the shot.
Machado walks forward, straight into a front kick from Bob.
Bob uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Machado.
Bob checks a leg kick nicely.
Silent Bob seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Machado looks to score with a jab to the body but Bob is just out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Bob.
Machado tries to score with a low kick but Bob moves his leg out of the way.
Machado throws a low kick but Bob avoids it.
Bob checks a leg kick.
Machado throws out a loose jab but Bob uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bob moves out of range of the strikes.
A slow jab from Machado misses its intended target.
Bob appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bob looks to land a right hand but Machado moved out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Machado.
Machado looks to land a left hand but Bob moved out of range nicely.
Machado moves out of range as Bob throws a body kick.
Machado misses with a hook. Bob ducked under it nicely.
Bob slips a jab from Machado.
Machado buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bob takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bob checks a low kick from Machado.
Machado misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bob misses with a looping left.
Machado was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Machado avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fighters circling - Machado throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Machado scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
An inside leg kick lands from Bob.
Bob digs a good body shot into Machado's ribs.
Bob throws a leg kick but Machado moved away.
No joy there for Bob, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Machado fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bob is out of range.
Bob tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Machado is able to avoid easily.
Machado misses with a kick to the body.
Nice body punch from Machado.
Machado misses with a leg kick
and Bob connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Machado finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bob checks a leg kick.
Machado lands with a straight right. Bob didn't see that one coming.
Machado takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Machado checks a leg kick.
Bob moves in looking to clinch but Machado pushes him off.
Bob avoids the head kick by Machado.
Bob throws a leg kick but Machado moved away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machado drops his hands momentarily and Bob takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bob blocks a jab.
Machado misses with a low kick as Bob jumps back.
Machado attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Machado blocks a low kick nicely.
Machado avoids the body shot from Bob.
Bob ducks under a wild hook from Machado.
Bob throws a low kick but it's checked well by Machado.
Machado tries to work over Bob's front leg with a kick but Bob checks it.
Machado on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bob throws a looping overhand right but Machado ducks down to avoid it.
Bob connects with a jab.
Bob bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bob connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bob walks into a stiff left hand from Machado.
Bob is looking to clinch but Machado is avoiding it.
Machado connects with a body shot.
Bob is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bob has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Machado tried to score with a low kick but Bob checks it.
Bob throws out a counter right but Machado avoids it with no problem.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bob looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machado throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Machado cracks Bob with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bob tries to land a front kick but Machado steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Machado checks the leg kick nicely there.
Machado lands a slapping body shot.
Machado uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bob.
Machado loads up on a big right hand but Bob slips the punch.
Machado ducks under a wild hook from Bob.
Bob defending well as Machado loads up on a big left hand.
Bob connects with a good right hand that stumbles Machado. Machado circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A bone on bone clash there as Machado blocks the leg kick.
Machado appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Machado throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bob fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Machado has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nice defenses there by Bob.
Machado just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Machado throws a body kick that misses.
Bob avoids a kick to the body.
Machado steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bob.
Bob is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Machado had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Nice straight punches there by Bob. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bob.
Machado moves out of range as Bob strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Wanderson Machado will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bob lands with an uppercut that bounces Machado off the cage and back into range.
Machado checks a low kick from Bob.
Machado throws a front kick aimed at Bob's knee but Bob avoids it well.
Bob misses with an uppercut.
Machado takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Machado scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Machado throws a good cross that connects.
Machado takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Machado slips under a jab from Bob.
Machado finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bob looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Machado looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Machado waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bob.
Bob scores with a hook to the body. Machado takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Machado moves out of range as Bob throws a body kick.
Bob throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Machado is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A nice leg kick from Bob, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bob wants to clinch up but Machado keeps it at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bob tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Machado is able to avoid easily.
Machado tries to bum rush Bob with a series of wild strikes but Bob uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Machado defending well as Bob loads up on a big left hand.
Machado checks a leg kick nicely.
Machado lands a nice hook to Bob's body. Bob takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bob throws the kick towards the body but Machado avoids it.
Machado displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bob throws out the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Machado misses the target.
Machado takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Machado just misses with a punch to the body.
Bob just misses with a punch to the body.
Bob lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bob displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Machado throws out the jab.
Bob throws a shot from downtown. Machado moves away and avoids it.
Bob has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Machado.
Bob lands a head shot.
A jab from Bob misses.
Nice defenses there by Bob.
Jab by Bob.
Machado looks for the body kick but Bob saw that one coming.
Silent Bob seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Machado moves away from the strike by Bob.
Bob moves out of range as Machado strikes.
A swing and a miss from Bob.
Machado was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Bob uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Machado.
It seemed like Bob was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Machado will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Machado tries to work over Bob's front leg with a kick but Bob checks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bob lands a nice shot that snaps Machado's head back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bob scores with a hook.
Machado scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Bob buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bob throws a low kick but Machado avoids it.
Bob misses with a hook. Machado ducked under it nicely.
Machado ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bob moves away.
Bob tries a quick counter leg kick but Machado is wise to it.
A slapping body kick lands there for Machado.
Bob checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Machado throws a hook but Bob blocks it.
Machado uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bob.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bob.
Machado smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nice defenses there by Bob.
Bob throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Machado to counter with a crisp jab.
A jab from Bob does it's job there.
Machado checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bob pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bob throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Machado quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Machado throws a chopping leg kick but Bob manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bob moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machado thows a left - swing and a miss!
Machado throws a low kick, looking for Bob's leg but Bob calmly moves out of range.
Bob thows a leg kick but Machado checks it
and Machado counters with a straight right hand.
Bob moves into range and connects with a jab.
Machado checks a leg kick.
Bob lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A head kick misses from Machado.
Machado swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Machado fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bob has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Machado misses with a head kick.
Good leg kick by Bob.
Machado tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bob was well out of range. Poor timing from Machado.
Bob scores with a sloppy right hand. Machado should have avoided that one.
Bob checks a low kick from Machado.
Bob lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bob tests Machado's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Machado throws an overhand right that lands on Bob's shoulder, as Bob tries to avoid the shot.
Machado misses with a two punch combination.
Machado avoids the body shot from Bob.
Bob connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Machado momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bob slips a straight right by Machado.
Machado throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bob looks to land a right hand but Machado moved out of range.
Machado pushes Bob away with a front kick.
Bob misses with a low kick as Machado jumps back.
Bob chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Machado can pounce on him.
Machado checks a leg kick.
Machado jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Machado misses with a kick to the body.
Bob takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bob feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Machados jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bob's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Machado gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bob looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bob throws a leg kick that misses.
Machado throwing a counter right hand but Bob manages to avoid it.
Machado with a nice cross.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Machado takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Machado bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bob's head.
Machado slips under a jab from Bob.
Bob misses with a leg kick.
Bob scores with a sloppy right hand. Machado should have avoided that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Silent Bob will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Bob works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Machado checks a leg kick nicely.
Machado wants to land a leg kick but Bob is out of range.
Machado throws a lazy right hand but Bob sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Machado avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Machado takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Bob keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bob lunges at Machado with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Machado's hand.
Bob misses with a hook.
A little feinted left hand from Machado on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bob.
Bob avoids the body shot from Machado.
Machado is looking to chop away at Bob's legs.
Machado changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Machado jabs at Bob's body.
Machado comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bob fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Machado manages to avoid it.
Machado throws a nice inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bob checks a leg kick nicely.
Bob dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Machado motions for Bob to come forward. Machado throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bob with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machado connects with a nice looking jab.
Bob connects with a leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Machado blocks the leg kick.
Machado thinks about countering with a head kick.
Bob on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Bob checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bob looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bob throws a body punch but Machado moves out of range.
Machado fires out a quick counter leg kick but Bob just manages to avoid it.
Machado keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Machado swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bob bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Machado tried to score with a low kick but Bob checks it.
Machado uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bob.
Machado throws a jab but it's blocked by Bob.
Bob looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bob scores with a decent looking hook.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Machado checks a leg kick.
Bob throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A leg kick checked by Machado.
Machado throws an overhand right that lands on Bob's shoulder, as Bob tries to avoid the shot.
Bob lands with a hook. Machado tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Machado misses with a low kick.
Machado misses with a looping left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bob misses with a looping right.
Nice straight punches there by Bob. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bob.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The fighters circling - Bob throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bob checks the leg kick.
Machado chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bob can pounce on him.
Machado tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Machado connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bob momentarily.
A left lands for Bob.
Bob gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Machado.
Bob has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Bob scoring well with a low kick there.
Machado throws a leg kick but Bob moved away.
Machado fails to land with a series of punches.
Machado connects with an inside leg kick.
That kick from Machado tenderised Bob's leg. Bob is trying to keep his angry face on.
Machado checks a low kick from Bob.
Bob just misses with a punch to the body.
Bob throws a low kick, looking for Machado's leg but Machado calmly moves out of range.
Bob swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Machado.
Machado fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A punch combination from Bob misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bob swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bob connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bob with the inside leg kick.
Machado looks for the body kick but Bob saw that one coming.
Machado looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Machado connects with a crisp jab.
A jab from Machado misses.
Bob moves out of range of the body kick.
Machado walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bob checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bob fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Machado on the side of the head.
Machado misses with a kick to the body.
Machado throws a leg kick that misses.
Machado throws a body punch but Bob moves out of range.
Bob missing with a left hand there. Machado was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bob keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Machado cracks Bob with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bob blocks a leg kick.
Bob scores with a shot to the body.
Machado moves out of range of the strikes.
Machado needs to keep his hands up - Bob had a free shot at his head there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bob tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Machado was well out of range. Poor timing from Bob.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machado defending well as Bob loads up on a big left hand.
Machado takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Machado slips a straight right by Bob.
Machado misses with a body shot.
A nice leg kick from Bob, right into the meat of the thigh.
That kick from Bob tenderised Machado's leg. Machado is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bob misses with an uppercut. Machado saw that one coming.
Machado tries a low kick but Bob avoids it.
Machado connects with a single shot there.
A nice leg kick from Machado, right into the meat of the thigh.
Machado throws a leg kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Machado.
Bob lands with an overhand left.
Machado does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice uppercut lands for Bob. That snapped Machado's head back.
Machado throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bob is looking to score with low kicks.
Bob throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bob jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Silent Bob comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bob has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Silent Bob!
Silent Bob decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Radu Dracul (ranked 53 p4p, 199 weight class) and Ryan Bolt (ranked 9 p4p, 34 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Radu Dracul!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ryan Bolt!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bolt misses with a low kick as Dracul jumps back.
Bolt thows a leg kick but Dracul checks it
and Dracul counters with a shoot takedown. Bolt fights it but they end up in guard.
Dracul trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bolt preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bolt keeping full guard, as Dracul tries to pass.
Dracul trying to control the position from guard on top but Bolt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dracul throwing strikes from guard but Bolt blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dracul loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bolt preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dracul trying to control but Bolt is working from the bottom.
Dracul working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bolt keeping moving, preventing Dracul from controlling successfully.
Bolt preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dracul postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dracul in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dracul landing some decent shots from guard.
Dracul trying to control but Bolt is working from the bottom.
Bolt working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dracul.
Dracul throws a big right hand that misses.
Dracul postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dracul throws a big elbow that misses.
Dracul postures up in Bolt's guard and throws a big left but Bolt blocks it.
Dracul looking to sit in guard and control but Bolt gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Bolt stopping the sweep attempt from Dracul.
Dracul pulls Bolt in close to prevent any damage.
Dracul can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bolt controls the pace.
Dracul is looking for a triangle but Bolt pushes his legs off easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dracul is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dracul is looking to work some ground and pound but Bolt has wrist control.
Bolt utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dracul looking to pass the guard.
Dracul content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dracul trying to control but Bolt is working from the bottom.
Bolt is pulling down on Dracul's head. It's preventing any offense from Dracul, at least for the moment.
Dracul looking to sit in guard and control but Bolt gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Dracul trying to keep a closed guard but Bolt is proving a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dracul wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Bolt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dracul has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Bolt doesn't defend quickly enough and Dracul has managed to lock this one up! Can Bolt escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Dracul on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Radu Dracul!
Radu Dracul retains his light heavyweight title!
Our winner, Radu Dracul, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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